Stainless Steel Hexagon Reducing Nipple
Useful Information
Technical Specification
- Material: Stainless Steel - CF8M (316)
- Connection Type: Hexagon reducing nipple
- Standard: ISO 4144
- Thread Type: BSPT (ISO 7.1)
- Thread Gender: Male x Male
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +220°C
- Manufacturing Standard: ASTM A-351
Description
This hexagon reducing nipple is designed to connect two female-threaded components of different sizes in a straight line, offering both adaptability and reliability in confined spaces. Made from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel (CF8M), it ensures long-term durability and consistent performance in a wide range of applications. With BSPT male threads on both ends and a convenient hexagonal body, it provides a secure, leak-resistant connection and allows easy installation using standard tools.
Key Features & Benefits
- Enables secure connection between differing pipe sizes
- BSPT male threads ensure reliable sealing under pressure
- High-grade 316 stainless steel for excellent resistance to corrosion and chemicals
- Complies with ISO 4144 and ASTM A-351 manufacturing standards
- Operating temperature range from -20°C to +220°C for broad compatibility
- Hexagon body allows easy tightening and removal with standard spanners
- Ideal for use in process, chemical, marine, and general industrial pipework
- Available in a wide range of reducing size combinations

| Nominal Diameter (inch) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | Weight (kg) |
| ¼ x ⅛ | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 0.017 |
| ⅜ x ¼ | 35 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 0.032 |
| ½ x ¼ | 39 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 0.045 |
| ⅜ x ½ | 41 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 0.047 |
| ¾ x ½ | 43.5 | 18 | 17 | 8.5 | 0.074 |
| 1 x ½ | 47 | 18.5 | 17 | 11.5 | 0.106 |
| 1 x ¾ | 48 | 18.5 | 18 | 11.5 | 0.105 |
| 1¼ x ½ | 49.5 | 21 | 17 | 11.5 | 0.159 |
| 1¼ x ¾ | 51 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 0.153 |
| 1¼ x 1 | 52 | 21 | 19.5 | 11.5 | 0.174 |
| 1½ x ¾ | 52.3 | 22 | 18 | 12.3 | 0.22 |
| 1½ x 1 | 53 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 0.213 |
| 1½ x 1¼ | 55 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 0.217 |
| 2 x 1 | 57.7 | 26 | 19 | 12.7 | 0.323 |
| 2 x 1¼ | 60.5 | 26 | 21.5 | 13 | 0.322 |
| 2 x 1½ | 60.5 | 26 | 22 | 12.5 | 0.326 |
| 2½ x 2 | 70.5 | 30.5 | 26 | 14 | 0.606 |
| 3 x 2 | 73 | 33 | 26 | 14 | 0.732 |
| 3 x 2½ | 77.5 | 33 | 30.5 | 14 | 0.824 |
| 4 x 2 | 80.5 | 36 | 30.5 | 14 | 1.005 |
| 4 x 3 | 83 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 1.187 |
